Chong Kneas Floating Village Sunset Tour

Enjoy a short journey from boat excursion to Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and a UNESCO biosphere reserve teeming with biodiversity. Learn about its ecosystem, fishing techniques, and floating village life from your guide. Capture stunning photos of the vibrant community and end the trip with a breathtaking sunset over the water before returning to your hotel.

Tour code: #sundown1
City/region: Siem Reap
Tour type: private, classic, sightseeing, boat trip
Duration: 3 – 3 ½ Hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: daily (best time: November to January)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: all included

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 3.30pm at your hotel’s lobby then we’re heading out to Chong Kneas floating village at Tonle Sap Great Lake which the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is also an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997.

The journey takes approx. 20 minutes and when we we arrived, we’ll then process to embark a local boat for the excursion slowly cruises passing floating school and floating houses animated by some fishing activities or you may come across kids on boats returning from school in the evening. Our tour guide will explain you about Tonle Sap ecosystem and witness how life works in the floating community relying on aquatic resources, and we stop to see floating crocodile farm, souvenirs shop if it interests you.

Near the end of the trip, we will spend a lovely time of golden evening to capture the beautiful sun fading at horizon and do your best to take those amazing photos before the boat takes us back to the mainland then catch our awaiting car/minivan back to your hotel.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $80.00 ($72.00 by Tuk Tuk)
2 Pax: $45.00 ($40.00 by Tuk Tuk)
3 Pax: $35.00
4 Pax: $28.00
5 Pax: $25.00
6 Pax: $23.00

Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› Private boat excursion and entrance fees
› Tour activities and sightseeing per program
› Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Additional Information
Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Transportation

Tuk Tuk has become very popular in Cambodia when visiting Angkor Siem Reap, especially tourists make their journey with tuk tuk to get an unique experience and have some fun when on Tuk Tuk. If you don’t feel comfortable with the tropical weather in Cambodia, air conditioning car/van/coach are the alternatives, cool and convenient.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

You should wear whatever is most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites, pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.